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Come along and see what Carbon is Really all about!
15 May 2012
Come along to the Carbon Day at Opal Hall, Woorabinda and find out whats really going on with Carbon and how it can affect and help you!
'Strong Women Leadership Awards'
30 April 2012
MEDIA RELEASE: The Qld Rural Regional and Remote Women's Network (RRRWN) are holding the 2012 Strong Women Leadership Awards' nominate yourself or someone you know!
David McLean speaking at "How Information and Technology Systems Will Enhance Your Business"
26 April 2012
David McLean will be speaking at the CQUni Seminar at Beef Week
Injune 'Where Country Is'
26 April 2012
Come join the fun at the Injune 'Where Country Is' MUSIC in the AMPHITHEATRE
Carbon, Tax and Hot Air
20 April 2012
Three of Australia’s leading climate experts will deliver the Federal Government funded research at the ‘Carbon, Tax and Hot Air’ seminar held at Beef Week. Terry McCosker of RCS, Ed Charmley and CSIRO’s Dr Raphael Viscarra Rosse.
LEARN HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH
16 April 2012
Deborah McBryde and Shane Gregg, both trained by Peter Downie, shall be conducting the DAWSON PROGRAM-VIBRATIONAL KINESIOLOGY at Ferns Hideaway, Byfield.
Australian year of the Farmer; The One Country Card
7 March 2012
Australian Year of the Farmer, today launched the 'One Country Card', a discount card for farmers packed with growing list of every day discounts on wine, entertainment, accommodation and travel and much more.
Battery Drive
23 February 2012
The Charleville School of Distance Education is running a Battery Drive in 2012 and we need your help to raise as much money as we can for the P&C.
QRAA Cuts interest Rates
20 February 2012
QRAA has cut its interest rates for First Start and Sustainability Loans.
"Eat Australian on Australia Day"
24 January 2012
PRESS RELEASE:
RCS and Grower groups around Australia are throwing their support behind a campaign to “Eat Australian on Australia Day.”
For more information:
RCS and Grower groups around Australia are throwing their support behind a campaign to “Eat Australian on Australia Day.”
For more information:
National companies focus on RCS
25 October 2011
It was an honour when Australian publication, Business in Focus approached RCS to feature in the next edition of their magazine.
WHY the grass is greener on the other
24 October 2011
Spent more money than you made in the last financial year? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Terry gives some information on what parts of the business need primary attention.
A Business Health Check with RCS is just what the Doctor ordered
15 September 2011
Are you tired of working much harder than you should have to in order to keep your business running?
Do you know your business is a bit sick but don’t know where the problem is or what to do about it?
Do you know your business is a bit sick but don’t know where the problem is or what to do about it?
RCS congratulates livestock producer of the year
12 September 2011
A roar of cheers erupted from the crowd at the 2011 Australian Farmer of the Year Awards when Tom Gubbins from Te Mania Angus was named Australia’s Livestock Producer of the Year.
In 1928, Te Mania was founded in New Zealand by Tom’s grandfather and then brought to Australia 43 years later.
As a result of perfecting their gene pool and a lot of hard work and determination, Te Mania’s herd now spans 1600 breeding cows and is the leader in Breedplan numbers in the Angus herd in Australia.
The award for the Gubbins family is well deserved according to The Director of RCS, Terry McCosker, who has been guest speaker at the Te Mania group annual workshops in Victoria where he has presented information about grazing management and carbon farming.
“I am very pleased to congratulate Tom on his win. He is an industry leader in measuring traits in animals and his business is very innovative. The way they operate both as a business and a family is great.” says Terry.
“After visiting their main property recently you can see it is under intensive grazing management and is a very well run operation” says Terry. ” says Terry.
“Te Mania are running up to 500 bulls in a mob, now I don’t know anyone else in Australia or the world that is doing this. It is quite remarkable.” says Terry.
With a number of the staff at Te Mania having completed RCS’ internationally recognised Grazing for Profit School, it has helped guide the grazing management, which is more difficult in a stud situation.
RCS is Australia’s best known provider of holistic training and consulting in the agricultural sector and continue to produce award winning graduates Australia wide.
In 1928, Te Mania was founded in New Zealand by Tom’s grandfather and then brought to Australia 43 years later.
As a result of perfecting their gene pool and a lot of hard work and determination, Te Mania’s herd now spans 1600 breeding cows and is the leader in Breedplan numbers in the Angus herd in Australia.
The award for the Gubbins family is well deserved according to The Director of RCS, Terry McCosker, who has been guest speaker at the Te Mania group annual workshops in Victoria where he has presented information about grazing management and carbon farming.
“I am very pleased to congratulate Tom on his win. He is an industry leader in measuring traits in animals and his business is very innovative. The way they operate both as a business and a family is great.” says Terry.
“After visiting their main property recently you can see it is under intensive grazing management and is a very well run operation” says Terry. ” says Terry.
“Te Mania are running up to 500 bulls in a mob, now I don’t know anyone else in Australia or the world that is doing this. It is quite remarkable.” says Terry.
With a number of the staff at Te Mania having completed RCS’ internationally recognised Grazing for Profit School, it has helped guide the grazing management, which is more difficult in a stud situation.
RCS is Australia’s best known provider of holistic training and consulting in the agricultural sector and continue to produce award winning graduates Australia wide.
Free support for Business Benchmarking
8 September 2011
RCS will be holding a free online webinar at 8pm on September 27th for people who are interested in the benefits of benchmarking their business.
This webinar will walk you through the process of getting started and underline a number of important factors for you to consider when beginning the benchmarking process.
Assistance with navigating the tool used as our benchmarking system, Profit Probe will also be up for discussion.
Profit Probe has recently been through major re-developments and is now a more time efficient and easy program to use.
David McLean manages the RCS Benchmarking and Business Analysis program and will be facilitating this webinar.
This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who has been considering benchmarking their business, or for anyone who wants more information on how they could be analysing their business more effectively.
To register your expression of interest please visit http://rcswebinareoi.eventbrite.com
This webinar will walk you through the process of getting started and underline a number of important factors for you to consider when beginning the benchmarking process.
Assistance with navigating the tool used as our benchmarking system, Profit Probe will also be up for discussion.
Profit Probe has recently been through major re-developments and is now a more time efficient and easy program to use.
David McLean manages the RCS Benchmarking and Business Analysis program and will be facilitating this webinar.
This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who has been considering benchmarking their business, or for anyone who wants more information on how they could be analysing their business more effectively.
To register your expression of interest please visit http://rcswebinareoi.eventbrite.com
Knowing your cost of business
28 June 2011
RCS Consultant/Facilitator, Tom Hungerford investigates the importance of "Knowing your cost of business" and gives tips on managing livestock production enterprises.
Get your hands dirty with cutting edge information
14 June 2011
Have you ever wanted to learn more about reading your landscape, understanding landscape functions and integrating your grazing management?
Where would we be now, if we weren’t there then?
24 March 2011
Rob and Sandra Waterson shared their amazing story at the Hot Seat section of our recently combined ExecutiveLink and GrowthLink meeting in March.
The Magic of Carbon
11 March 2011
The first ExecutiveLink meeting in Caloundra played host to 28 rural businesses being involved in a 4 hour power packed Carbon presentation by Dr Christine Jones.
Planning a Life-Changing Business
16 February 2011
It is not often that people are presented with an opportunity that will positively change their life and their business forever.
Flood Relief Webinar
19 January 2011
With flood waters effecting 75% of Queensland and extreme weather hitting rural townships across the country, Entello Group, RCS and the Right Mind are coming together to provide
you with the tools to move forward from this disaster.
you with the tools to move forward from this disaster.
Terry McCosker's Flood Affected Fact Sheet
19 January 2011
Following an extended flood or drought event, there are many similarities in the strategies used
when managing for recovery. Terry has put together this fact sheet which has information and helpful hints on how to combat problems you may be experiencing.
when managing for recovery. Terry has put together this fact sheet which has information and helpful hints on how to combat problems you may be experiencing.
Dr. Patrick MacManaway’s subtle success
7 January 2011
December saw the worlds leading practitioner of subtle energy, land on Australian soil for the second time this year to hold the inaugural Quantum Leap Level One workshop and give private consultation services to participants.
Dr. Patrick MacManaway has long been seen as one of the world’s top experts of Subtle Energy and travelled from England all the way to Australia to impart his knowledge and practices with RCS clients.
Patrick first presented at the RCS 20th Anniversary International Conference in Brisbane this year and received overwhelming feedback and interest.
Building on this interest, RCS approached Patrick to return to Australia to deliver a series of training courses on Subtle Energy and Geomancy in the Australian landscape and co-deliver the course with the support of RCS’s Garry McDouall.
For those who participated, they found the content based theory and background principles of the workshop very beneficial for their business, to experience Subtle Energy and learn first hand how to apply their new skills to the landscape and their own properties is priceless.
Many of the attendees at the Yeppoon and Dubbo workshops have had experience or exposure to Subtle Energy in business and human health through biodynamic principles and found the course a great addition to their tool box for improving productivity and well being.
Mrs Bev Hamilton, a client of RCS thoroughly enjoyed the experience at the workshop and says from a business perspective she got a great deal out of the presentation, participation, content & intent. “The workshop opened up a whole realm of possibilities & capabilities to implement on farm” says Mrs Hamilton.
Both the Yeppoon and Dubbo courses exceeded expectations and we are looking forward to delivering the second level of the Quantum Leap course and facilitating on farm visits with Patrick in 2011.
For more information about Quantum Leap Level One workshop you can visit our website which has a detailed section on the course material and topics. This can be viewed at RCS - Empowering People - Programs
Dr. Patrick MacManaway has long been seen as one of the world’s top experts of Subtle Energy and travelled from England all the way to Australia to impart his knowledge and practices with RCS clients.
Patrick first presented at the RCS 20th Anniversary International Conference in Brisbane this year and received overwhelming feedback and interest.
Building on this interest, RCS approached Patrick to return to Australia to deliver a series of training courses on Subtle Energy and Geomancy in the Australian landscape and co-deliver the course with the support of RCS’s Garry McDouall.
For those who participated, they found the content based theory and background principles of the workshop very beneficial for their business, to experience Subtle Energy and learn first hand how to apply their new skills to the landscape and their own properties is priceless.
Many of the attendees at the Yeppoon and Dubbo workshops have had experience or exposure to Subtle Energy in business and human health through biodynamic principles and found the course a great addition to their tool box for improving productivity and well being.
Mrs Bev Hamilton, a client of RCS thoroughly enjoyed the experience at the workshop and says from a business perspective she got a great deal out of the presentation, participation, content & intent. “The workshop opened up a whole realm of possibilities & capabilities to implement on farm” says Mrs Hamilton.
Both the Yeppoon and Dubbo courses exceeded expectations and we are looking forward to delivering the second level of the Quantum Leap course and facilitating on farm visits with Patrick in 2011.
For more information about Quantum Leap Level One workshop you can visit our website which has a detailed section on the course material and topics. This can be viewed at RCS - Empowering People - Programs
What is happening with carbon farming?
7 January 2011
With carbon farming bringing new economic opportunities to farmers, the big question now being asked is what stage the government are up to with the initiative.
The best source of up to date information can be found on the Australian Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency website, http://climatechange.gov.au/cfi
However, currently with the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) and the offset scheme being created it will be some time until we have some direct answers.
The new carbon farming initiative for landholders, farmers and forest growers will include detailed information on legislation to help develop carbon credit systems.
The initiative will also help fast-track methodologies for offset projects and help develop tools and information to assist landholders and farmers navigate and benefit from the growing carbon market.
On the 22 November 2010, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, the Hon Greg Combet AM MP released a consultation paper which is full of proposed options to help design the carbon offset scheme.
If you are interested in voicing your opinion with the proposed scheme everyone is invited to do so, details on suggesting your feedback are included in the consultation paper but must be submitted by the 21st of January 2011.
Carbon farming has been slowly developing over the years. Evan and Robin Pensini are among those RCS clients making the appropriate grazing system and land management changes to give future generations a head start in the carbon industry.
In July, the Australian Farm Journal reported on the work being done by the Pensini family and the benefits of rest-based grazing principles for carbon sequestration. To read in more detail about what was involved in the Carbon Capture Project log onto our news link website.
For further information please contact our friendly team at RCS on 1800 356 004.
The best source of up to date information can be found on the Australian Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency website, http://climatechange.gov.au/cfi
However, currently with the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) and the offset scheme being created it will be some time until we have some direct answers.
The new carbon farming initiative for landholders, farmers and forest growers will include detailed information on legislation to help develop carbon credit systems.
The initiative will also help fast-track methodologies for offset projects and help develop tools and information to assist landholders and farmers navigate and benefit from the growing carbon market.
On the 22 November 2010, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, the Hon Greg Combet AM MP released a consultation paper which is full of proposed options to help design the carbon offset scheme.
If you are interested in voicing your opinion with the proposed scheme everyone is invited to do so, details on suggesting your feedback are included in the consultation paper but must be submitted by the 21st of January 2011.
Carbon farming has been slowly developing over the years. Evan and Robin Pensini are among those RCS clients making the appropriate grazing system and land management changes to give future generations a head start in the carbon industry.
In July, the Australian Farm Journal reported on the work being done by the Pensini family and the benefits of rest-based grazing principles for carbon sequestration. To read in more detail about what was involved in the Carbon Capture Project log onto our news link website.
For further information please contact our friendly team at RCS on 1800 356 004.
A very merry Christmas from RCS
17 December 2010
On behalf of all RCS staff, we would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year with your family and loved ones.
The RCS office will be shut from the 20th of December until the 4th of January.
Please still send your emails, faxes or messages to our website and personal emails. We will have dedicated staff checking all our modes of communication, so please do not hesitate to get in contact with us if you have any queries.
We look forward to welcoming in 2011 by offering some great courses and all the one-on-one support you need.
The RCS office will be shut from the 20th of December until the 4th of January.
Please still send your emails, faxes or messages to our website and personal emails. We will have dedicated staff checking all our modes of communication, so please do not hesitate to get in contact with us if you have any queries.
We look forward to welcoming in 2011 by offering some great courses and all the one-on-one support you need.
A Drought in Disguise
17 December 2010
A personal Christmas message from the desk of Terry McCosker.
Award winning work and dedication for Northern Territory Producers
3 December 2010
The 2010 Paul F. Harris Award Ceremony saw the winners, Philip and Annette Howie accept the award for Outstanding Achievement in Business.
New Faces to the RCS Family
29 October 2010
RCS welcomes the additions of some new essential links to the growing RCS family.
From the Desk of Terry McCosker
3 September 2010
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The RCS 20 year Anniversary Conference was variously described as 'greatly exceeding expectations', 'amazing', 'the best conference I have ever been to' and from the ABC – 'surprised there are so many actual farmers here, which is unusual these days'. It was all of those things and more.
Profit Probe Season!
3 September 2010
We have a newer, sleeker version of Profit Probe for you to use this season! RCS is delighted to announce that the much more efficient and user friendly version of the Profit Probe input sheets are now available for the 2009/10 season. Profit Probe is RCS' well known business analysis and financial benchmarking program.
Conference CD now available
2 September 2010
Just when you thought it was all over, we have recorded all the sessions of the RCS 20th Anniversary Conference onto an audio CD for you.
Analysis Aims to Lift the Bar
2 September 2010
Queensland Country Life was one of the many media outlets to cover the Meat Livestock Australia Report by RCS.
A business management study funded by MLA was conducted by Resource Consulting Services to show benchmark productivity and profitability over Queensland is an achievable reality for only 20% of the industry.
Read on to see their report of this interesting new information brought to you by RCS.
A business management study funded by MLA was conducted by Resource Consulting Services to show benchmark productivity and profitability over Queensland is an achievable reality for only 20% of the industry.
Read on to see their report of this interesting new information brought to you by RCS.
"Howdy Heroes!"
1 September 2010
When Jerry Brunetti took to the stage at the RCS International Conference, he greeted everyone with “Howdy heroes” in his Pennsylvanian accent. From that moment participants were mesmerised by his extraordinary depth of knowledge.
Whose head is in the sand?
1 September 2010
RCS has launched a new system to help you maintain your OH&S records. ‘Monit’ is a personalised online OH&S profile tailored to your issues. Monit helps you to meet your legal OH&S obligation as an employer to have continuously active OH&S system.
Catch up on Conference photos on Facebook
1 September 2010
Photos from the RCS 20th Anniversary International Conference can now be found on Facebook. A complete album has been uploaded to remind us of all the elements of Conference we loved the most from speakers to sponsors, and social events.
Conference on You Tube thanks to freelance journalism
1 September 2010
Freelance journalist and agricultural scientist Jane MiIburn has spent considerable time and energy writing articles about farming and food production. Whilst attending the RCS Conference, Jane interviewed several forward thinkers to discover where they figure food production is headed.
Stretching the mind
1 September 2010
A shift to higher levels of consciousness requires looking at what ‘memes’ (someone else’s beliefs) have infiltrated our minds when we were young and developing. Rhonda Daly of YLAD Living Soils looks as how these memes duplicate, spreading like a virus throughout our entire body stopping us from knowing a greater truth.
Ag researchers blinded by productivity
1 September 2010
Conference sponsor, the Australian Farm Journal, has been following agricultural research movements closely. The following is a comment by Patrick Francis, editor of the Australian Farm Journal.
Free Gifts on offer in the Financial Markets
1 September 2010
“One of the greatest gifts that many farmers have not taken advantage of… is a guaranteed 100% return on your money” - Hamish McDouall of the Hudson Institute, writes about the latest opportunities the markets have to offer.
Course Calendar
1 September 2010
We have had a great year with RCS programs and events and our team is looking forward to challenging and inspiring you further as we enter the Spring of 2010. There is a variety of RCS courses being held across Australia through until early 2011.
Capitalise on carbon capture
6 July 2010
In July, the Australian Farm Journal published an article on soil health called “Pilbara cattle station regeneration has potential to capitalise on carbon capture”. This article highlights the most productive areas on the station, and methods to reach these goals. The article also showcases the location of three case study businesses involved in the Carbon Capture Project and their findings.
From the desk of Terry McCosker
25 June 2010
As the 20th anniversary of Grazing for Profit draws near, Rural Press journalist Matthew Cawood turns the tables on Terry McCosker to discover what he thinks the next 20 years might hold for agriculture.
Farming an investment strategy
24 June 2010
Most farmers wouldn’t want Matthew Barton’s 20-year-old Versatile tractor, or the visual messiness of his pasture cropping system, but they might envy his return on investment, as Matthew Cawood discovers.
Conference is coming!
24 June 2010
The registrations for RCS 20th Anniversary Conference are rolling in. Take the time and make the investment before 30 June. You will be glad you did.
Changing futures
24 June 2010
Graham and Cathy Finlayson have no hesitation in saying that RCS changed their lives. Matthew Cawood explains how it happened.
Searching for answers
24 June 2010
Earlier this decade, beef producer Tom Archer recognised “without really knowing why” that “Rexton” was in bad shape. Matthew Cawood investigates.
Ideal growing conditions for Clovely Estate
23 June 2010
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Clovely Estate is owned by the Heading family who have been farming in the South Burnett continuously for more than 100 years.
Australian Farm Journal
23 June 2010
When Terry McCosker established RCS in Queensland in 1989-90, he introduced agriculture to a different way of thinking – farming in conjunction with the natural environment instead of constantly trying to tame it. Patrick Francis, editor of the Australian Farm Journal, reminisces.
YLAD’s approach to building soil fertility and productivity
23 June 2010
YLAD Living Soils is proud to be associated with RCS and the growing number of farmers across the country who are becoming aware of the importance and benefits of carefully managed grazing systems.
The McKeesick's experience with KLR Marketing
23 June 2010
Losing money during the drought was an all-too-common experience for most graziers, but at Coolatai in North West NSW, that was when the McKeesick family was making a solid profit.
LSS: committed to challenging paradigms
23 June 2010
Low Stress Stockhandling is committed to challenging paradigms so that we can make a difference & have a direct hand in the future of the livestock industry.
Working your best asset with the best asset class
23 June 2010
Ideally a portfolio’s income stream should be considered as part of an investor’s overall income. As such, investors should look to reduce the risks of their primary income by increasing exposure to a diverse group of industries.
Farmers.. Heroes of the future.
17 June 2010
Coverage of the 20th year RCS International Conference was reported on thoroughly in the Queensland Country Life.
All topical areas were covered, from RCS vision to what direction RCS will be heading in the future.
All topical areas were covered, from RCS vision to what direction RCS will be heading in the future.
ABC Country Hour interviews Terry McCosker
7 June 2010
Listen to the ABC Country Hour interview of Terry McCosker. The interview highlights the ecological and economic principles espoused by RCS for twenty years through our education, training and advice. The Country Hour also interviewed RCS clients ...
Terry McCosker presents at Rural Press Club
4 June 2010
On Thursday June 3rd Terry McCosker was honoured with an invitation to speak to the Rural Press Club in Brisbane. Journalists from TV, radio, newspring and on-line forums attended to hear Terry's presentation titled "Regenerating our landscapes for profitability"...
From the Desk of Terry McCosker
27 May 2010
20 years ago, RCS introduced Dr Stan Parsons and “Grazing for Profit” to Australia. While it was and still is, a holistic approach to every part of managing a grazing business, it was cell grazing that created a significant amount of controversy.
Food Connect creates rewarding farmer consumer relationship
27 May 2010
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How Robert Pekin managed to get farm businesses working together harmoniously for a better community food distribution system was a significant challenge.
What do farmers and Peter FitzSimons have in common?
27 May 2010
Hailing from a farming family in country NSW and life as a sportsman, author and media personality, make Peter FitzSimons the perfect special guest at the RCS International Conference entitled Farmers, heroes of the future.
A love of land and life
27 May 2010
Dick Richardson grew up on a cattle ranch in the shadow of the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa, and there developed his strong love of the land and the life upon it. Dick is speaking at the RCS International Conference in July. Here is part of his story ...
Balancing subtle energies in the landscape for health benefits
27 May 2010
Dr. Patrick MacManaway brings news of health benefits by balancing subtle energies in the landscape. His presentation on Day Two of Conference will open up a whole new world for conference participants...
KLR Marketing takes a key conference role
27 May 2010
KLR Marketing has been a supporter of RCS and GrazingforProfit for many years. RCS is very happy to announce KLR's involvement with the International Conference as Executive Sponsor in conjunction with LSS.
RCS announces LSS sponsorship
27 May 2010
Low Stress Stockhandling (LSS) have joined forces to sponsor this year's Conference as an Executive Sponsor. These businesses have a longstanding relationship with RCS and their support and involvement with the 20th anniversary international conference is very welcome.
"Of droughts and flooding rains" - Dorothea Mackellar
21 April 2010
The last few months have seen a major part of Eastern Australia experience a wonderful growing season with some record breaking rainfall received. This has resulted in a lot of grass, a booming livestock market and a few new questions that need to be answered. The big question is how do I manage these conditions?
Tackling the global food challenge
21 April 2010
As one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming RCS 20th Anniversary conference, Julian Cribb’s ideas and body of work are highly relevant to the future of agriculture. The following is an article written by Julian about his views on the Global crisis that may face us in the future.
Great minds think alike
21 April 2010
It is not every day you get the opportunity to have a group of inquiring like-minds come and visit your property to ask questions, share ideas and offer suggestions.
For Tom and Lucy Faithfull of ‘Redbank’ north west of Glen Innes, that’s is exactly what they got when they offered to play hosts to an RCS KIT (Keep In Touch) Day on 9 March.
For Tom and Lucy Faithfull of ‘Redbank’ north west of Glen Innes, that’s is exactly what they got when they offered to play hosts to an RCS KIT (Keep In Touch) Day on 9 March.
The Concessional Cap Cut is Coming
21 April 2010
With extensive rain around most of the country during the early part of this year, there is likely to be a return to greater profitability in the coming years. Hamish DcDouall of the Hudson Institute explains that with greater profitability comes the problem (albeit a good problem to have) of greater taxation.
Healing through inner sound
21 April 2010
On Day Two at this year’s RCS Conference, expect to be enlightened and informed as you experience the power of subtle energies. ONe of our guests, Chris James, will bring a new understanding of the power of healing one’s self.
Look out Twitter, here we come!
21 April 2010
RCS has finally joined the social media craze and decided to ‘get with the program’ by joining Twitter and Facebook. If you are so inclined, you can now follow our tweets, which we plan to 'twit' on a regular basis.
What's On
21 April 2010
Check out the range of RCS courses on offer right across Australia from now until the International Conference in July - and well beyond! Find one that suits you on our online calendar.
RCS announces Conference sponsors
21 April 2010
RCS is proud to announce the sponsors of the RCS 20th Anniversary International Conference. In a positive move for agriculture in Australia, these companies are in support of building the knowledge base of their clients, staff and associates, regarding regenerative agricultural practices.
YLAD Living Soils
21 April 2010
YLAD have had a close relationship with RCS over the years with Bill & James Daly attending the GrazingforProfit course and then progressing on to being involved in an ExecutiveLink Group. RCS provided tools and strategies to implement management programs within the business and for that reason YLAD are very pleased to be involved in the Conference as an Executive Sponsor.
From the Desk of Terry McCosker
8 March 2010
CARBON CONFUSION
Confusion reigns supreme in the Carbon debate in Canberra. On the one hand, we have an overly complex merry-go-round taxation system cutely called a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) or ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme).
Confusion reigns supreme in the Carbon debate in Canberra. On the one hand, we have an overly complex merry-go-round taxation system cutely called a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) or ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme).
Pasture diversity the spice of life for livestock health
5 March 2010
At the RCS International Conference in July, Jerry Brunetti of Pennsylvania USA will review the nutritional challenge of the era: turning the tide on human health and the role of natural farming systems. Brunetti sees a close connection between the food livestock and humans eat and their overall well being. In this article he contends the definition of improved pastures should not be confined to recognised grasses and legumes but also accommodate a host of herbs, shrubs and even some weeds.
Farmers seek connection between nutrition and landscape health
5 March 2010
Food researchers and agricultural experts are coming together at an international forum organised by RCS in Brisbane on July 20 to discuss the links between nutrition, health and the landscape.
A life changing experience
5 March 2010
After purchasing a 505 hectare property in June 2001, ‘Kelvin Downs’ near Clermont, as an alternative to buying a house in town, Mick Lavel had an opportunity that changed his traditional grazing practices dramatically.
What's on
1 March 2010
Welcome to a whole new year filled with RCS programs and events. The RCS team is very excited about bringing even more challenging and inspiring courses and events to you in 2010. A variety of RCS courses will be held across Australia from now until the International Conference in July. Have a look at our online calendar for more information.
Special Offer - Agriculture's Quantum Leap Workshop
1 February 2010
RCS is offering complimentary positions at the upcoming Agriculture's Quantum Leap...energy, ecosystems and the human connection being held at Nundle on 29, 30 and 31 March....2 for the price of 1.
Carbon farming gets cocky
8 December 2009
Catchment Management Associations across New South Wales have had been on the lookout for the farmer who has the lightest ‘Carbon Footprint’.
In this year’s quest to find Australia’s Carbon Cocky, not one but four farmers were discovered and awarded the Carbon Cocky 2009 prize at last month’s Carbon Conference held in Orange.
In this year’s quest to find Australia’s Carbon Cocky, not one but four farmers were discovered and awarded the Carbon Cocky 2009 prize at last month’s Carbon Conference held in Orange.
Conference theme sparks interest
8 December 2009
Do you see yourself as a hero of the future? This is the title for the RCS 20th anniversary international conference “Farmers … heroes of the future”. The groundbreaking conference will be held in Brisbane from July 20th to 22nd, 2010.
The next great property boom?
7 December 2009
Over the past six years, on the eastern seaboard, property price growth has been relatively modest; is this period of low price growth about to end? Are we about to experience the next great property boom?
What's on...
7 December 2009
We have had a great year with RCS programs and events and our team is looking forward to challenging and inspiring you in 2010. There are a variety of RCS courses being held across Australia from now until the International Conference in July. Find one that suits you on our online calendar.
Hard work pays off for Darling Downs producer
7 December 2009
Producers nominated for the Paul F. Harris Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business are not usually out looking to win accolades for the work they do to regenerate their landscape and create a successful business.
So when Brenden McClelland and his family were announced as the winners at last week’s Paul F. Harris Awards ceremony, they were understandably astonished.
So when Brenden McClelland and his family were announced as the winners at last week’s Paul F. Harris Awards ceremony, they were understandably astonished.
RCS groups raises funds for Angel Flight
7 December 2009
Raising funds for Angel Flight was high on the agenda when a group of RCS agricultural entrepreneurs met in early November to discuss their rural businesses.
To showcase the talents of RCS Executive Link members and other rural artists, an Art and Craft Exhibition and Talent Evening was held, with Angel Flight set to benefit from the proceeds.
To showcase the talents of RCS Executive Link members and other rural artists, an Art and Craft Exhibition and Talent Evening was held, with Angel Flight set to benefit from the proceeds.
Will climate variability threaten the future of agriculture?
7 December 2009
Environmental commentators across the world seem to all agree that a change in our climate is occurring. Until now the debate has only been focused on the level of CO2 emissions and their impact on climate variability. There’s a much larger issue at stake.
Energy, ecosystems and the human connection
6 November 2009
Agriculture's Quantum Leap is a journey of discovery and one that RCS has thrown itself into - wholeheartedly. RCS’s innovative new program has the subtitle ‘Energy, ecosystems and the human connection’...
Farmers… heroes of the future
6 November 2009
Expect to be challenged, informed and inspired when you attend the RCS 20th Anniversary International Conference in Brisbane from 20-22 July next year.
The conference theme is centered around the heroes of this century – the farmers and graziers that are responsible for food and fibre and the ongoing health of our people, systems and environment. Register your interest so we can keep you updated ... information...
The conference theme is centered around the heroes of this century – the farmers and graziers that are responsible for food and fibre and the ongoing health of our people, systems and environment. Register your interest so we can keep you updated ... information...
Sewing positive seeds of change for the rice industry
5 November 2009
The rice industry will soon be the recipients of a specially developed program designed to facilitate growth for farmers within the rice industry.
According to CEO Terry McCosker, ‘RiceRight?’ is the perfect opportunity to share RCS learnings and experience with other industries...
According to CEO Terry McCosker, ‘RiceRight?’ is the perfect opportunity to share RCS learnings and experience with other industries...
Knowing your family business
5 November 2009
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Knowing your family business
After analysing the direction of their family’s livestock business, Barry and Tammy Hughes realised they needed to make some changes in relation to stock and land management if their business was to continue to prosper...
After analysing the direction of their family’s livestock business, Barry and Tammy Hughes realised they needed to make some changes in relation to stock and land management if their business was to continue to prosper...
Pasture cropping in a low rainfall season
4 November 2009
Graduates of a Farming&GrazingforProfit school in Forbes learned recently that in a dry season, ‘in-crop’ rain is far more valuable than using it for planting...
What's on
4 November 2009
We run our programs across the country in various regional centres.
Check out what's happening in the next 6 months and start your planning for 2010...
Check out what's happening in the next 6 months and start your planning for 2010...
RCS International Conference 2010
18 August 2009
RCS is celebrating 20 years of GrazingforProfit in Australia with our 20th Anniversary International Conference in Brisbane from 20-22 July2010.
Celebrations are in order so mark this one off in your diary as a must do in July 2010...
Celebrations are in order so mark this one off in your diary as a must do in July 2010...
Do you know what your overheads were last year?
18 August 2009
As the financial year closes, the opportunity arises to use your financial results from last year as an important decision making tool for your future planning. Do you know what percentage of your income was spent on overheads? Do you know which enterprise gives you the best gross margin? ...
NT couple reap rewards
13 August 2009
Chris and Marie Muldoon had their interest triggered about cell grazing years before moving to Midway Station in the Northern Territory, where they finally had the opportunity to implement the practice.
The Muldoon family has a passionate belief in their land and their ability to work it sustainably in order to achieve longevity for future generations.
The Muldoon family has a passionate belief in their land and their ability to work it sustainably in order to achieve longevity for future generations.
Business acceleration
13 August 2009
Graduates of GrazingforProfit and Farming&GrazingforProfit frequently report their interest in ongoing support to refine and advance the skills they have already acquired.
Our research tells us that ongoing support can have a crucial effect on making strategic changes in your business and can make a big difference to your capacity to implement these changes.
Our research tells us that ongoing support can have a crucial effect on making strategic changes in your business and can make a big difference to your capacity to implement these changes.
From the Desk of Terry McCosker
12 August 2009
I can ask any person in a time control rotation - What is your graze period? - and I will get a quick reply - We are moving every x number of days.
I can then ask the same people - What is your rest period? - and I will get one of 4 responses ...
I can then ask the same people - What is your rest period? - and I will get one of 4 responses ...
Field day attracts younger generation
7 August 2009
Incredibly, Graham Finlayson believes the drought ended for him in 2002 when he first discovered GrazingforProfit. This is why he enthusiastically offered to host a cell grazing field day recently at his property, Bokhara Plains near Brewarrina.
More than 100 interested graziers and local people attended, some travelling many hours to hear from the founder of cell grazing in Australia, Terry McCosker and the RCS team had to say.
More than 100 interested graziers and local people attended, some travelling many hours to hear from the founder of cell grazing in Australia, Terry McCosker and the RCS team had to say.
"Bokhara Plains" Field Day Popular
15 July 2009
The recent Field Day at "Bokhara Plains" was well attended with over 100 primary producers from central and western NSW and southern Queensland enjoying the day. Graham Finlayson shared his story of the improvements and changes he has made to his management of "Bokhara Plains" and Terry McCosker addressed the group on grazing in a non-brittle environment. Matthew Barton shared his experiences and extensive knowledge on pasture cropping.
RCS Business Accelerator Program
3 July 2009
RCS is again at the leading edge of providing programs to suit the needs and wants of rural producers. We are very pleased to offer the Business Accelerator Program to all primary producers who are or wish to be holistic farm practitioners.
"Bokhara Plains" Field Day New Date
1 June 2009
The "Bokhara Plains", Brewarrina, Field Day is now planned for Wednesday, 8th July. Good rain has occurred in the Brewarrina district.
CentreLink Professional Advice Grant
14 April 2009
The redemption of CentreLink PAG vouchers, Australian wide, has been extended to 30 June 2010. if you have a voucher that has expired without being claimed, it might still be valid.
Farm Ready funding available
25 February 2009
GrazingforProfit and FarmingforProfit and Applied Grazing Course are already approved for the federal government's Farm Ready program. Register now for the next program near you...
From the Desk of Terry McCosker
23 February 2009
Pointers to Profit
The livestock business can be a very profitable business. It is often more profitable than the land business. If you want to see how efficient the livestock business is, separate the land business from the livestock business .. learn more
The livestock business can be a very profitable business. It is often more profitable than the land business. If you want to see how efficient the livestock business is, separate the land business from the livestock business .. learn more
Resilience is the key to survival
22 February 2009
For Graham Finlayson, building resilience is part of his life. Graham talks about resilience in business, resilience in the landscape and resilience in people. His forward looking approach to life has been developing throughout this decade. After his family purchased their property Bokhara Plains, Brewarrina, Graham started thinking ...
One hour snippets of knowledge
15 February 2009
Are you a graduate of one of the RCS core programs? Would you like to gain access to review some of the principles covered during the school? Webinars are the answer for you ...
Upcoming Courses
14 February 2009
Busy .. Busy ... Busy
Courses everywhere in the next few months. Check out our calendar to find which course is closest to you...
Courses everywhere in the next few months. Check out our calendar to find which course is closest to you...
New audio and video recordings
13 February 2009
For graduates of ExecutiveLink and GraduateLink, we have recorded the diverse and interesting stories of several of your peers in recent years.
From the Desk of Terry McCosker
24 December 2008
Update on Grazing Principle 1 – PLANTS NEED ADEQUATE REST
This article recaps the seven grazing management principles in priority order and how they affect the ecosystem, your gross margin and your ecology and production. Terry then spends time focusing on the first principle, “Plants need adequate rest”.
This article recaps the seven grazing management principles in priority order and how they affect the ecosystem, your gross margin and your ecology and production. Terry then spends time focusing on the first principle, “Plants need adequate rest”.
Feeling Stressed or Depressed?
15 December 2008
Six out of ten people are affected by a psychological problem at some stage in their life says Linda McDouall, psychologist with the Hunter New England Area Health Service. So the chances are quite high that you, someone in your family or a close friend may need to seek some form of help at some stage...
Healthy Goals, Healthy Soils
12 December 2008
The last eight years have seen major change and growth for Central Queensland farming couple Rob Bauman and Deb McLucas. In a relatively short period they have realised many business and lifestyle goals. Rob and Deb told their story at ExecutiveLink recently ...
Golden Celebration for ExecutiveLink
11 December 2008
ExecutiveLink is recognized by clients, bank managers, conservationists, accountants and academics as an outstanding example of empowering people to achieve positive change. We have much to celebrate with our ExecutiveLink program. It has now been running for 16 years in Australia. It is also replicated in the US and in South Africa. The longest running chapter is in Qld and it held its 50th meeting in November. At this most recent meeting ...
We're on YouTube!
11 December 2008
Our latest TV ad features images of country from clients in Queensland and New South Wales. If you have photos of healthy regenerated pastures and landscape, please forward them to us. The ad is also on YouTube which is a first for RCS...
Upcoming Courses
9 December 2008
REGISTER NOW FOR 2008 PRICES. Our flagship programs FarmingforProfit and GrazingforProfit courses are being held across Australia from Katherine to Wagga in early 2009 including Roma, Goondiwindi, Narrabri, Bourke, Wagga, Gunnedah, Katherine and Forbes. Register and pay your deposit by Dec 31st for 2008 prices. Please tell your friends as well...
From the Desk of Terry McCosker
18 September 2008
TO SUPPLEMENT OR NOT TO SUPPLEMENT - THAT IS THE QUESTION
The significant increase in the cost of urea and phosphorus in particular, have caused a substantial rise in supplement costs. The question needs to be asked, “Is supplementation profitable at current prices?” Often, this can only be answered by looking at what will be lost if it is withdrawn. There are a number of strategies that must be put in place to optimise the return on supplementation. These include:
The significant increase in the cost of urea and phosphorus in particular, have caused a substantial rise in supplement costs. The question needs to be asked, “Is supplementation profitable at current prices?” Often, this can only be answered by looking at what will be lost if it is withdrawn. There are a number of strategies that must be put in place to optimise the return on supplementation. These include:
Ticking the right boxes
17 September 2008
"Farming has to tick all the right boxes for me" were Matt Barton's words as he and Terry McCosker led the first program for the new RCS flagship program FarmingforProfit held at Cowra last month. Matt's 'boxes' include family, ecology and profit. Participants at the inaugural course included mixed farmers from across Queensland and New South Wales as well as CMA staff.
Find out why FarmingforProfit ticks all the right boxes.
Find out why FarmingforProfit ticks all the right boxes.
Family Ties
16 September 2008
For the Lawrie family of Gogango, succession was an obstacle that once threatened to destroy their business and more importantly, their family unit. Lex and Janet Lawrie had taken control of Moora Plains for less than a decade and in 2000 had both sons and their families at home seeking to establish their own respective businesses.
The Lawrie family told their extraordinary story of courage and commitment to achieving family succession at ExecutiveLink recently.
The Lawrie family told their extraordinary story of courage and commitment to achieving family succession at ExecutiveLink recently.
Upcoming Courses
15 September 2008
Check out our calendar search facilities on our new website www.rcs.au.com and click on calendar. There are lots of programs coming up in the next few months including Grazing for Profit, Farming for Profit, Applied Grazing Course, Ruminant Nutrition Course, Graduate Link and Executive Link.
Baselining the carbon in your soil
14 September 2008
Are you wondering when or whether you will one day be trading the carbon that you store in your soil? You know there will be an Emissions Trading Scheme but you don’t know exactly what the impacts and potential benefits will be. Starting the measurement process now could be the key.
Succession Planning - how do you measure up?
13 September 2008
Succession planning is the ultimate test of a family business says Isobel Knight, Director of ProAGtive. Isobel shared some of her experience and insight as a professional succession planning practitioner at Executive Link recently.
Upcoming Field Days & KIT Days
12 September 2008
A series of Field Days and KIT (Keep in Touch) Days are planned in the coming months. The 'Tomoo' Field Day at Mitchell will be a special event highlighting technology including animal recognition technology and water medication systems; as well as a discussion about the future of carbon trading.
Outback Magazine - Feature Article
5 July 2008
In the June/July edition of the famous RM Williams Outback Magazine, Terry McCosker is featured as the profile story The Graziers Friend.
We encourage you to read the article to understand the motivation, dedication and commitment behind the establishment and ongoing development of RCS and the new CarbonLink business
We encourage you to read the article to understand the motivation, dedication and commitment behind the establishment and ongoing development of RCS and the new CarbonLink business
From the desk of Terry McCosker
4 July 2008
GRAZING PRINCIPLE #3 PLAN, MONITOR AND MANAGE
Planning should happen on a number of levels. These include:
- property planning,
- grazing planning,
- herd or flock biological planning,
- mob management, and
- a focus on labour and energy use.
Planning should happen on a number of levels. These include:
- property planning,
- grazing planning,
- herd or flock biological planning,
- mob management, and
- a focus on labour and energy use.
Mind Over Money Workshop
4 July 2008
We held our first Mind Over Money workshop in conjunction with The Right Mind International in Brisbane during the month of June. The workshop looks at how we develop our money scripts from a young age
Time for graziers to cash in on cash crops
3 July 2008
As our commodity cycle changes from cattle to grain, and as our focus shifts to using every drop of water as efficiently and profitably as possible, we are presented with new farming opportunities. This new century will take new thought processes to make profit and still look after our land.